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| Danny919 |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 20:08:18
Hi, this is my new vivarium that i bought today for my snake, atm he is in his old faunarium which i think is too small so im upgrading, the problem i have now is i believe its to dark in the new viv, I have a heat mat under the substrate, but i was just wondering if i placed a UV bulb in the tank does it emit heat? will my snake get burnt if it touches it and will i need to cage the uv bulb ? or is there some other easy way of creating more light in this enclosure?
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| kdlang |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 22:55:22
Snakes can get stuck to the tape and it can cause awful injuries.
i use push LED lights too in some of my vivs. The ones that already had lights and guards fitted I use energy saving bulbs. But all my lights are only put on when I am cleaning out or spot checking. |
| Danny919 |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 21:08:03
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Originally posted by lotabob
LEDs need a transformer. And a big NO to any tape in the viv, snakes + tape = trouble
why is tape bad ? |
| gmac |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 21:02:24
i had the push led lights from poundland in with mine, cheap batteries no need for transformers and plugs  |
| lotabob |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 21:00:16
LEDs need a transformer. And a big NO to any tape in the viv, snakes + tape = trouble |
| Danny919 |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 20:59:18
Ive just been looking at a LED strip light, i have a few questions regarding them though, if i do buy one will i be able to fix it to the roof of my viv with double sided sticky tape ? and also, i heard the 12V is the best ones to buy as it will not give an electric shock and they are safer, and do they just plug into a standard UK plug socket or do i need a transformer and ty for ur quick reply |
| lotabob |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 20:59:14
There is already a great big light you can use. The sun through a window is sufficient for the snake during the day and will provide plenty of the UV needed. Any lighting you put in will be for your own benefit so think about some LED strip light s or something like that for viewing. Any glass bulbs will need guarded to avoid burns and also breakages. |
| gmac |
Posted - 18/04/2011 : 20:52:26
UV bulbs dont give off much heat, but they are expensive bulbs and yes they need guarded, snake may crush the bulb. LED is a cheap way of lighting and doesnt really give off heat and they dont need guarding |
